Algernon feels that there is nothing romantic about being married, "I really don't see anything romantic in proposing. It is very romantic to be in love. But there is nothing romantic about a definite proposal." (Wilde. p.118) He has negative views towards marriage and feels that it's just a waste of time. Algernon thinks that being in love is romantic but once you get married all of the romance is lost because there is no more excitement. He also believes that, "The very essence of romance is uncertainty." This shows he thinks that being unmarried is more romantic because you don't know what's lying down the path ahead of you, but when you are married you know you will be with this person forever and the same patterns begin to happen. Algernon thinks that, "Divorces are made in Heaven." which expresses is feelings of dislike towards marriage and shows that people who aren't married are better people and live a better life.
Jack and Algernon's dialogue starts off as being friendly but shows that neither is fond of one another. They make fun of each other throughout their conversation. "Eating as usual I see, Algy!" (p. 117) This shows that they know each other well and like to make fun of each other. As the dialogue continues, they begin to argue and the anger between them escalates. Jack expresses his anger by yelling "Oh, that is nonsense!" (Wilde. p. 118) at Algernon. They have very different beliefs and have a hard time coming to an agreement.
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Colin,
Well organized and well written. Make sure to incorporate/introduce your quotes and to cite the page they are taken from. Overall, good writing, though I disagree that Jack and Algernon aren't fond of each other. I think they have banter like people try to "one up" each other in our society.
-Ms. Johnson
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